- On July 23, India celebrates the National Broadcasting Day, with the aim of reminding people regarding the impact of radio on our lives.
- It marks the establishment of first-ever radio broadcast “All India Radio (AIR)” in India.
- All India Radio (AIR) celebrated the day by holding a symposium on Creation of New India and Broadcasting Medium in New Delhi.
- Indian radio played an important role in creating an independent India.
- Azad Hind Radio of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose as well as Congress Radio helped uniting Indians to fight against the British.
- Akashvani also helped Bangladesh in gaining independence from Pakistan in 1971 war.
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